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Head un (F)der (Bbsus2)wa ter, (C)and they (Dm)tell me (C)to breathe (F)eas y for a (D)while.
The breath ing (F)gets (Bbsus2)hard er; (C)e ven (Dm)I know (F)that.
Made room (F)for (Bbsus2)me.
It’s too soon (C)to (Dm)see
(C)if I’m (F)hap py in your (D)hands.
I’m un u (F)su’l (Bbsus2)ly hard (C)to hold (Dm)on to.
Blank stares at blank pag es.
No eas y way to say (D)this.
You mean well but you make this hard on me.
I’m not gon na write you a (Gm)love song ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one.
You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.
If you’re on your way, (D)I’m not gon na (Gm)write you to stay.
If (Dm)all you have is leav in’, I’m gon na (G7)need a bet ter rea son to write you a love song to day,
(C)to (Dm)day
(C)ay.
I learned (F)the (Bbsus2)hard way (C)that they (Dm)all say
(F)things you wan na (D)hear.
And my (F)heav y heart (C)sinks (Dm)deep down (F)un der (D)you and your (F)twist ed words.
Your (C)help just hurts.
(C)You are not what I thought (D)you were.
(F)Hel (Bbsus2)lo
(C)to (Dm)high and (F)dry.
Con vinced me to please you.
Made me think that I need this, (D)too.
I’m try in’ to let you hear me as I am.
I’m not gon na write you a (Dm)all you have is leav in’, I’m gon na (G7)need a bet ter rea son to write you a love song to day.
Prom ise me
that you’ll leave the (F)light on
to help me see
with day light my (F)guide, gone.
’Cause I be lieve
there’s a way
you can (C)love me, be cause I say I won’t write you a (D)love song ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one.
You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.
Is (Bbsus2)that why you want ed a (Gm)love song, ’cause you ask for it, ’cause you need one?
You see, I’m not gon na write (D)you a (Gm)love song ’cause you tell me it’s make or break in’ this.
If you’re on your way, (D)I’m not gon na (Gm)write you to stay.
If your (Bb)heart is no where in it, I don’t (C)want it for a min ute.
Babe, I (Dm)walk the sev en seas when I be (G7)lieve that there’s a rea son to (Bb)write you a love song to day,
(C)to (Dm)day.
Love Song — Simple Sheet Music
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"Love Song" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Love Song”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Love Song"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Love Song is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Love Song" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Love Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Love Song"?
- "Love Song" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Love Song"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, D, Dm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Love Song". Key of F, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.